Statement of the Southwest Parke Community School Corporation
January 12, 2026
The Southwest Parke Community School Corporation has concluded its investigation of the incident that occurred on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the conclusion of the boys basketball game at Riverton Parke High School. The school investigation included review of all relevant video from the premises and interviews with several students, staff members who were present, and game officials.
Video evidence from the parking lot shows a student from the visiting school using a fist to strike a student from Riverton Parke High School. Video evidence shows a number of parents from both the visiting school and from Riverton Parke High School intervened and quickly separated the students. Video evidence shows that within minutes several law enforcement personnel and EMS were on the scene, having been alerted to the incident via a 911 call.
Social media reports of this situation have included accusations of racism on the part of Riverton Parke High School and its students. Such accusations are extremely hurtful to the school, its students, and its staff members. Interviews conducted with those who were present - students, staff members, and game officials - do not corroborate the accusation of racism in this incident.
The Southwest Parke Community School Corporation would like to commend the staff members who were present for their work with the students, families, and law enforcement officials The Corporation would like to commend the parents and students who remained calm during this situation. The Corporation would also like to commend law enforcement officials and EMS personnel for their rapid response and assistance.
January 12, 2026
The Southwest Parke Community School Corporation has concluded its investigation of the incident that occurred on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the conclusion of the boys basketball game at Riverton Parke High School. The school investigation included review of all relevant video from the premises and interviews with several students, staff members who were present, and game officials.
Video evidence from the parking lot shows a student from the visiting school using a fist to strike a student from Riverton Parke High School. Video evidence shows a number of parents from both the visiting school and from Riverton Parke High School intervened and quickly separated the students. Video evidence shows that within minutes several law enforcement personnel and EMS were on the scene, having been alerted to the incident via a 911 call.
Social media reports of this situation have included accusations of racism on the part of Riverton Parke High School and its students. Such accusations are extremely hurtful to the school, its students, and its staff members. Interviews conducted with those who were present - students, staff members, and game officials - do not corroborate the accusation of racism in this incident.
The Southwest Parke Community School Corporation would like to commend the staff members who were present for their work with the students, families, and law enforcement officials The Corporation would like to commend the parents and students who remained calm during this situation. The Corporation would also like to commend law enforcement officials and EMS personnel for their rapid response and assistance.
Statement of the Southwest Parke Community School Corporation
January 11, 2026
On Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the conclusion of the boys basketball game at Riverton Parke High School, an incident occurred in the school parking lot that involved a student from the visiting school and a student from Riverton Parke High School. A number of Riverton Parke High School personnel were on site and worked with local law enforcement to de-escalate the situation.
Since opening in 1986, Riverton Parke High School and its students have received several commendations for sportsmanship and positive behavior. The school continues to hold its students, families, and staff members to the highest standards of conduct. The investigation of this situation continues at this time.
We would like to thank our local law enforcement personnel for their rapid and professional response to the call for assistance.
January 11, 2026
On Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the conclusion of the boys basketball game at Riverton Parke High School, an incident occurred in the school parking lot that involved a student from the visiting school and a student from Riverton Parke High School. A number of Riverton Parke High School personnel were on site and worked with local law enforcement to de-escalate the situation.
Since opening in 1986, Riverton Parke High School and its students have received several commendations for sportsmanship and positive behavior. The school continues to hold its students, families, and staff members to the highest standards of conduct. The investigation of this situation continues at this time.
We would like to thank our local law enforcement personnel for their rapid and professional response to the call for assistance.
The Southwest Parke Board of School Trustees will meet on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7 PM at the Corporation Office. The Board will conduct its annual Board of Finance meeting and its regular monthly meeting. The public is invited to attend.
The Southwest Parke Board of School Trustees will conduct a special meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7 PM. The Board will undertake its annual reorganization and review the 1782 Notice. Please see the attached agenda for additional information.
It appears that winter weather may be making another appearance in the near future. As such, students should arrive home today with learning tools that would be used for elearning. Currently, we have one asynchronous (student self-paced) elearning day remaining. After that day has been used, we will need to conduct synchronous elearning. Synchronous elearning is different from our other elearning days. On a synchronous elearning day, students have specific times they need to be logged onto their devices to interact with teachers and other students. Individual schools will provide you with details regarding times to be logged in. If your student will be absent from the synchronous elearning period due to illness or appointments, please contact the school as you usually would for an absence.
The learning tools sent home today should be used if an elearning day is called. If no elearning day is called, the tools should be returned to school fully charged for use.
As of this notice, all Southwest Parke schools will operate on a two-hour delay schedule tomorrow - Tuesday, December 16. Road conditions will be reassessed in the morning. If a change in operations is necessary, you will be notified in a timely manner. Please be safe in your travels!
Due to the extreme wind chills and the dangers they pose, all Southwest Parke Schools will conduct e-learning tomorrow - Monday, December 15. Teachers will be available via email to assist with lesson related matters that may arise. Please reach out to them. Stay warm and stay safe during this extreme weather!
All Southwest Parke schools will be closed today - Friday, December 12. This day will be made up using the flex day on Friday, March 13, 2026. Please be safe today!
The Southwest Parke Board of School Trustees continues to seek applicants for an open board position. For full consideration, please submit a letter of application by Friday, December 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM. The letter of application should respond to the items noted in the attached posting.
All Southwest Parke schools will be closed today - Tuesday, December 2. This day will be made up using the flex day on Monday, February 16, 2026.
Please be safe today!
Please be safe today!
Due to the difficult road conditions and ongoing weather matters, all Southwest Parke schools will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule tomorrow - Tuesday, December 2.
Please be safe in your travels!
Please be safe in your travels!
The BOW Cheer Competition has been postponed until Dec. 17 due to weather. 7/8 boys basketball @ South Putnam is cancelled. All practices and events for this evening are cancelled.
The Southwest Parke Board of School Trustees continues to seek applicants for an open board position. For full consideration, please submit a letter of application by Friday, December 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM. The letter of application should respond to the items noted in the attached posting.
The Southwest Parke Board of School Trustees continues to seek applicants for an open board position. For full consideration, please submit a letter of application by Friday, December 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM. The letter of application should respond to the items noted in the attached posting.
Vacancy Announcement: Effective January 1, 2026, the Southwest Parke Community School Corporation Board will have a vacancy for the At-Large Representative. The Board invites individuals interested in serving the remainder of the term (through December 31, 2026) to apply for the position. Please see the attached posting for further details regarding the application process and timeline.
The Riverrton Parke FFA and REMC is sponsoring a Food Drive that benefits our local communities. Incentives are in place including a T-shirt for donating 5 items, and an Ice Cream Float Party to the class that brings in the most items. Please give what you can. The Food drive ends on Friday Morning.
Riverton Parke Juniors and Families,
Planning for post prom has already begun and we need your help! We need to raise nearly $20,000 to have an entertaining and prize filled night!
Our primary fundraiser is the weekend of October 31 - November 1-2, 2025. We operate the food stand at the IXCR Motorcycle Race on Virostko Farms outside Coxville, IN. The address is: 7546 Virostko Rd, Rockville, IN 47872. We sell biscuits and gravy, chicken and noodles and chili throughout the weekend. This weekend will raise the majority of the funds needed for Post Prom, but it also takes many donations and workers.
We are reaching out to both students and parents looking for those workers and donations for the weekend. Four to five-hour shifts and items that are needed are listed in a “live” spreadsheet that has been sent to you. There are directions in the top left corner of the spreadsheet if you need them. Please sign up to help!
If everyone donates just one item-- we should have pure profit for the weekend. We need your help, please!
Please email one of the officers below if you have any questions.
These donations need to be taken to Micah Humphrey’s classroom no later than October 24, 2025.
Jess Lesniak, President, lesniakjess529@gmail.com
Angela Virostko, Vice-President, angela.virostko@green-leaf.us
Natalie Montgomery, Treasurer, townofrosedale@gmail.com,
Ashley Organ, Secretary, Ashleyorgan@att.net
Please join our Facebook Group-- RPjuniorPROM26
Planning for post prom has already begun and we need your help! We need to raise nearly $20,000 to have an entertaining and prize filled night!
Our primary fundraiser is the weekend of October 31 - November 1-2, 2025. We operate the food stand at the IXCR Motorcycle Race on Virostko Farms outside Coxville, IN. The address is: 7546 Virostko Rd, Rockville, IN 47872. We sell biscuits and gravy, chicken and noodles and chili throughout the weekend. This weekend will raise the majority of the funds needed for Post Prom, but it also takes many donations and workers.
We are reaching out to both students and parents looking for those workers and donations for the weekend. Four to five-hour shifts and items that are needed are listed in a “live” spreadsheet that has been sent to you. There are directions in the top left corner of the spreadsheet if you need them. Please sign up to help!
If everyone donates just one item-- we should have pure profit for the weekend. We need your help, please!
Please email one of the officers below if you have any questions.
These donations need to be taken to Micah Humphrey’s classroom no later than October 24, 2025.
Jess Lesniak, President, lesniakjess529@gmail.com
Angela Virostko, Vice-President, angela.virostko@green-leaf.us
Natalie Montgomery, Treasurer, townofrosedale@gmail.com,
Ashley Organ, Secretary, Ashleyorgan@att.net
Please join our Facebook Group-- RPjuniorPROM26
Sophomore Class - Herff Jones Representatives will be at RP on Monday, Sept 29th from 2:00pm-5:00pm to take orders for Class Rings. This is an optional purchase. Students received forms earlier this week.
Class of 2026 - Herff Jones Representatives will be at RP on Monday (Sept 29) from 2:00pm-5:00pm to take orders for Caps and Gowns. Only required purchase is Cap and Gown ($44.95). All other items are optional.
The 8th Grade Field Trip to the Wetlands has been cancelled for tomorrow (9/22). Students will attend classes as normal. The host cancelled.